Who Has the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance Quotes in Maryland?

While Maryland is the 20th cheapest state for homeowners insurance in the US, there are a handful of areas which are more expensive than others in the state. ValuePenguin conducted a recent analysis on these rates in Maryland to help determine which cities had the most affordable rates (and which were the most expensive)! Overall, the average rate in the state (assuming $100,000 in liability coverage) was $1,236 with the most expensive city costing $1,766 and the cheapest costing $649. Read more below, or enter your zip code into the quote tool above to find homeowners insurance quotes.

Cheapest Homeowners Insurance Companies in Maryland

We analyzed home insurance rates from 64 underwriters for a house with frame construction and $100,000 of liability coverage in the state of Maryland to see which ones were the best companies for affordability. Across the various counties, we found that Safeco, Lititz, Goodville, Harleysville, and Farmers ranked with the best rates on average. Cumberland, AAA, Farm Family, Windsor-Mount Joy, and Main Street American rounded out the second half of the top ten. Note that AAA requires membership. On average, annual rates at these ten best companies were $456 or 37% cheaper for an annual homeowners insurance policy compared to what the typical company charged in Maryland. The below graph shows the top ten home insurance companies with the best rates in Maryland, and the table below ranks all of the
underwriters (grouped by their parent company) from cheapest to most expensive.

Find the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance Quotes in Your Area

Home Insurance Company

Average Annual Rates

Safeco

$651

Lititz Mutual Insurance Company

665

Goodville Mutual Casualty

720

Harleysville Insurance

757

Farmers

814

Cumberland

818

AAA

825

Farm Family

827

Windsor-Mount Joy Mutual Insurance Company

843

Main Street America Insurance

879

Universal North America Insurance Company

892

Peninsula Insurance

906

Liberty Mutual

908

AIG

909

Allied

931

Mutual Benefit Group

969

Penn National Insurance Company

979

Frederick Mutual Insurance Company

997

Farmers Mutual of Salem

998

Cincinnati Ins Co

1,017

Travelers

1,019

Horace Mann

1,025

Donegal Insurance Group

1,029

State Auto

1,050

Homesite Insurance Company

1,071

Everett Cash

1,092

Stillwater Insurance

1,098

American Strategic Insurance

1,106

Bankers Insurance

1,122

Allstate

1,139

Ameriprise

1,195

Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company

1,205

Allianz Auto Insurance

1,225

State Farm

1,232

QBE Insurance

1,269

Selective Insurance

1,324

Erie Insurance

1,327

Hartford

1,354

Kemper

1,360

USAA

1,360

MetLife

1,388

Fireman's Fund

1,389

American Automobile Insurance

1,409

Amica

1,486

Brethren Mutual Insurance Company

1,517

Nationwide

1,704

Encompass

1,732

Chubb

2,230

Assurant

2,367

PURE

2,481

Most Expensive Cities in Maryland for Homeowners Insurance

Looking at the 5 most expensive cities in Maryland for home insurance, you'll notice that they are all (with the exception of Rockville) coastal cities that touch the Atlantic Ocean or Chesapeake Bay. Because of this these towns are more exposed to large storms and even hurricanes that work their way up the eastern seaboard bringing with them damaging wind and rain.

Rank

City

County

Average Rate

% Increase vs. MD Avg

1

Ocean City

Worcester

$1,766

43%

2

Rockville

Montgomery

$1,713

39%

3

Centreville

Queen Anne's

$1,632

32%

4

Prince Frederick

Calvert

$1,613

31%

5

Easton

Talbot

$1,609

30%

Ocean City

Located in the eastern most county in Maryland, it should come as no surprise that home insurance prices in this ocean front community are the highest in the state. Other large cities in Worcester County include Berlin and the county seat of Snow Hill. Average homeowners insurance premiums for Ocean City residents is a whopping $1,766 per year or 43% higher than the state average!

Rockville

The only inland city in our top 5 most expensive list, Rockville is an affluent city just north of Washington DC. Rockville, located in Montgomery County, is one of many large cities inside county limits alongside Silver Spring, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg. If you want to live in this upscale suburb of DC you'll be paying insurance rates that are much higher than the norm. Homeowners in and around Rockville are paying almost 40% more for their homeowners insurance ($1,713) than the average Maryland citizen.

Centreville

A small town of 4,200 in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Centreville ranks as having the 3rd most expensive homeowners insurance rates in the state. Largely a commercial center for a sizable agricultural area in Eastern Maryland, Centreville prides itself on its easy going lifestyle. Home insurance rates in Centreville average $1,632 per year or $136 per month.

Prince Frederick

The county seat of Calvert County, Prince Frederick measures only 3.7 square miles and has less than 3,000 residents. With the Chesapeake Bay to the east and the Patuxent River sitting to the west, the county has a diverse topography showcasing beautiful cliffs on the Bay side while the western half of the county has rolling fields working their way down to the river. For those who own their homes in Prince Frederick, you will pay in the ballpark of $1,613 annually for protection.

Easton

The 5th most expensive city for home insurance rates in Maryland, Easton is located in Talbot County on the shores of the Chesapeake. The town is considered one of the top small towns to live in as it boasts easy access to large metro areas without the hassle of dealing with them everyday! Homeowners insurance premiums for Easton residents are expensive however: $1,609 annually or 30% more than the state average.

Cheapest Homeowners Insurance Rates in Maryland: by City

Three of the five cheapest home insurance prices in MD can be found in the western half of the state and dozens of miles inland from the Chesapeake Bay. Unlike the coastal towns in Maryland, cities and counties that reside off of the coast are usually better protected from any large storms off the Atlantic Ocean. The average annual cost of home insurance in these 5 cities is $829 per year versus $1,667 for the 5 most expensive areas!

Rank

City

County

Average Rate

% Decrease vs. MD Avg

1

Cumberland

Allegany

$649

-48%

2

Oakland

Garrett

$734

-41%

3

Princess Anne

Somerset

$856

-31%

4

Hagerstown

Washington

$930

-25%

5

Salisbury

Wicomico

$976

-21%

Cumberland

"Where the South Begins", the city of Cumberland in Allegany County is home to over 20,000 Maryland residents spread out over 10 square miles. The county's nickname is derived from its geographic positioning which is just south of the Mason Dixon Line with PA to the north and WV to the south. Rates in Cumberland are the cheapest in the entire state at $649 per homeowner, or 48% cheaper than the MD average.

Oakland

This town of 2,000 sits in the 2nd largest county in the state (Garrett) which makes up Maryland's westernmost border. Popular activities in the area including a host of outdoor activities from hiking in the summer to cross country skiing in the winter. Home insurance premiums for citizens of Oakland are 41% cheaper than the state average at $734 per year or $61 monthly.

Princess Anne

Located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Princess Anne is in Somerset County which is sandwiched between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and is home to 26,000 Marylanders. The area is renowned for its tranquil pace of life and natural beauty. Fortunately for residents, it's now also known as the 3rd cheapest place in MD to purchase insurance for your home. Rates in Princess Anne average $856 per year.

Hagerstown

Hagerstown is a city of 40,000 located in Washington County and is also the fastest growing metro area in Maryland. The town has become the primary commercial hub for much of western MD because of its proximity to many of the main railroad lines in addition to both I-70 and I-81. In addition to its relatively low cost of living, Hagerstown also has the 4th lowest homeowners insurance rates in MD at $930 per year.

Salisbury

Within 150 miles of 6 major cities, Salisbury is a well positioned commercial hub in southeast Maryland. The largest employers in Salisbury include Perdue Farms (who is also HQ'd in Salisbury), Salisbury University, Verizon, and Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Homeowners in Salisbury will benefit from some of the lowest home insurance costs in MD with rates averaging $976 annually.

Average Cost of Homeowners Insurance in Maryland: by City

Our study analyzed 24 cities in the state of Maryland (one in each county) in order to determine where the towns stacked up against each other when it came to homeowners insurance rates. So if you're curious about where your city ranks just check out our graph below to see the average price:

Study Methodology

Our study looked at one city each of Maryland's 24 counties. Rates for Maryland were obtained from the state's Department of Insurance. They assume a home with frame construction, a replacement cost including contents, $500 deductible, and $100,000 liability coverage. For homes that are worth substantially more or less premiums will fluctuate. For additional tips on shopping for homeowners insurance in Maryland you can always look at the guide provided by the state's Insurance Department.

Finally, here's a list of the cities included in our study in alphabetical order:

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